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Joe Donnohue

What is the Norway viking celebration?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 22: Norway starting eleven prior to playing Senegal during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Howard Smith/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images).

Norway’s return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence has been accompanied by the widespread adoption of a synchronised fan celebration known as the 'Viking Row.'

The demonstration has become the defining visual element of the team's campaign both inside and outside the stadiums.

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